The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 30,300

€ 36,900

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
70.8 in
Width
73.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.6
104.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.1 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
AU
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*DFG*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21.9 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
712 mi
Range
896 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
88.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft